Actron CP9175, Actron CP9175 AutoScanner
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Actron CP9175 AutoScanner
Prior to 1998 you could use the MIL (Multifunction Indicator Light) codes on your dash. This tool accomplishes the same thing plus a lot more. In these days of computerized cars it’s a necessity if you wish to fix your own vehicle. Don’t expect this tool to tell you exactly what went bad and what part to replace. You need to have a working knowledge of automotive mechanics, and a service manual of the vehicle is a great help (almost a must). This tool will steer you in the right direction.
Example; My car’s transmission quit dead in the road without any prior warning. Do I take it to a dealer and spend much $$$ $2400 or so for a rebuild? Not yet. My scanner said “Gears #1,2,3,4 had the wrong gear ratio.” Huh wot?? Well, after examining my service manual,I determined that a sensor that measures input and output speeds must be bad. I bought the sensor for $16.50 and fixed it. By the way, I’m not an auto mechanic. I’m a diemaker.
Update (2/6/2012):
The featured review for this product, Actron CP9175 AutoScanner Diagnostic Code Scanner with Freeze Frame Data for OBDII Vehicles Automotive, was written by James Norcom.
The average rating for this item is out of 5 stars, according to 3 reviews.
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Posted on: August 9, 2010
Filed under: Reviews
Reviews (3)
James Norcom
July 14th, 2010 at 11:44 am
Actron CP9175 AutoScanner
Rated 4 stars.
PatrickB
July 20th, 2010 at 1:25 pm
nice scanner
Does what it’s supposed to do. Seems well made. Probably could get by with a less expensive model. I used it to diagnose an SES message on my 2003 GMC Sonoma 4.3. O2 sensor failure according to the code generated. Bought a new sensor at AutoZone and installed. Pretty much broke even cost-wise from what a shop would charge. Will come in handy next time the SES light comes on.
Philip Hamilton
July 25th, 2010 at 4:46 pm
Nice device but….
I purchased this device with high expectations after reading reviews by several persons, only to discover it does not work on several OBD II equipped Japanese vehicles I’ve connected it to. It attempts a search of the vehicles’ computer but the end result is an error message on the scanner’s display screen. I just tried it again on my brother-in-law’s 2005 Toyota Matrix only to get the same result.
Even more disappointing is the lack of software updates for CP9175 which has also been noted by other reviewers who’ve purchased the device.
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